Neo-Confucianism v Buddhism
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6th Grade
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Easy
Marissa Scholar
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4 Slides • 9 Questions
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Match
Match the following words to their correct defintions
Dynasty
8 fold path
Imperial
Siddhartha Gautama
4 Noble Truths
A line of rulers from the same family
Principles/ Rules Buddhists must follow
Ruled by an emperor/ empress
Started Buddhism became known as Buddha
Explain the cause of suffering
A line of rulers from the same family
Principles/ Rules Buddhists must follow
Ruled by an emperor/ empress
Started Buddhism became known as Buddha
Explain the cause of suffering
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Learning Goal
I can explain one main difference between Neo-Confucianism and Buddhism, and explain why Chinese rulers preferred Neo-Confucianism by writing a short response.
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Open Ended
What do you remember about Buddhism from yesterday's lesson? How it start? What are their beliefs? What do Buddhists do?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are beliefs based on Confucianism? Select all that apply.
Education is important
Respect your elders
Follow the 8 fold path
Place the needs of your community before your own
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Multiple Select
According to the 5 important relationships, a younger sibling must respect which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Emperor
Father
Older Sibling
Friend
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Multiple Select
According to what you've read today, which of the following are reasons why Chinese
rulers preferred Confucianism? (Select ALL that apply)
They wanted to reduce Buddhism's popularity
They wanted their citizens to focus on their present life, and not just the
afterlife
They wanted their citizens to focus on education, respect, and having a sense
of duty
They wanted to make more money and expand their empire through conquest
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Categorize
Focused on ending suffering
Became a popular belief system in China
Originated in China
Taught people how they should live
Embraced by Chinese rulers
Spread to China from India
Rejected by Chinese rulers
Taught that one must be devoted to family
Belief in the 4 Nobles Truths and the 8-Fold Path
Determine whether the following statements represent similarities or differences between Confucianism and Buddhism.
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Open Ended
After learning about Buddhism and Confucianism, which system of beliefs do YOU think is BEST for a society? Explain your answer.
Sentence Starter: "I think the best belief system for a society is............ I believe this because......."
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Open Ended
Exit Ticket - Question 1:
What is one important difference between Buddhism and Confucianism?
Sentence Frame: One significant difference between Buddhism and Confucianism is that Buddhism....while Confucianism....
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Open Ended
Exit Ticket - Question 2:
Why do you think Chinese rulers preferred Confucianism OVER Buddhism (why did they like Confucianism more)? Give at least 2 reasons from the text.
Sentence Frame: Chinese rulers preferred Confucianism because....They also....
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